Updated 2026-10-02
Police departments in Tennessee that don't require college
6 of the 6 Tennessee departments that state an education requirement ask only for a high school diploma or GED. They have 14 openings between them, and median starting pay among them is $54,856, against $54,856 for all Tennessee departments with published pay. Each row quotes the posting.
Departments
6
of 6 stating a requirementMedian starting pay
$54,856
Tennessee overall $54,856Open jobs
14
across 6 departmentsEvery Tennessee department, by starting pay
Highest first| Department | Area | Starting pay | Status | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Metropolitan Nashville PD “High School Diploma or Equivalent” | $66,204 | Hiring · 6 | ||
| 2. Sevier County Sheriff “High School Diploma or GED” | $58,203 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 3. Clarksville PD “High school diploma or GED equivalent.” | $57,712 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 4. Hamilton County Sheriff “Must have a recognized high school diploma or GED” | $52,000 | Hiring · 3 | ||
| 5. Kingsport PD “Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.” | $49,275 | Hiring · 1 | ||
| 6. Springfield PD “High school diploma, some experience in police work desirable, or a combination of education and experience equivalent to the required knowledge and abilities.” | $47,319 | Hiring · 2 |
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